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Psychopharmacology
A mental health professional’s guide to commonly used medications
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
2 057 kr
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Unlocking the enigma of effective medication management in mental health.This comprehensive guide offers mental health professionals a practical roadmap to the use of psychotropic drugs in clinical settings. It's a resource born out of Herbert Mwebe's extensive experience in mental health care and academia, and it delves deep into the intricacies of treating mental illnesses such as psychoses, depression, dementia, and bipolar disorder.The book covers four key areas:the history and effects of psychotropic drugs,the importance of individualised care,the critical role of combining medication with alternative interventions, andthe necessity of monitoring and managing adverse effects. The book provides a detailed overview of the recommended medications for adults with mental health disorders. It stresses the importance of a personalised, multidisciplinary approach to patient care. It emphasises the critical role of combining medication with psychosocial interventions for treating mental illnesses. Lastly, it underscores the necessity of monitoring and managing the adverse effects associated with these medications.This book empowers mental health professionals to make informed decisions about prescribing psychotropic drugs, leading to improved patient outcomes. They will be better equipped to manage the adverse effects of medications, integrate pharmacological and psychosocial treatment strategies, and provide personalised care, irrespective of their level of proficiency. The book also serves as a valuable tool in meeting Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) competencies in medication management.
Psychopharmacology
A mental health professional’s guide to commonly used medications
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
389 kr
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360 kr
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This essential guide equips nurses and allied health care professionals with the tools and knowledge for self-care, mindfulness and overall well-being to enable providing compassionate care for others.Written by a diverse group of contributors who work within the nursing and allied health care fields, this book shares their real-life experiences, expert knowledge, insights and relational-centred practices. Across 11 chapters, the book covers the distinctive pillars of well-being: Physical (regular exercise, sleeping and eating well), Emotional (clinical observation, counselling, peer support, relationships) and Psychological (financial well-being and mental health).These three pillars of self-care allow readers to address the importance of establishing relational aspects of caring, as a process that requires as much attention as professional practice expertise. For students and practitioners alike, this book delves into important self-care research and applications for healthy personal and sustainable professional lives.